Macphail To Twins

August 8, 1985|By Frank Carroll

Andy MacPhail, the Houston Astros' assistant general manager since 1982, has been named the Minnesota Twins' vice president of player personnel. Bill Wood, Houston's director of minor-league operations since 1979, replaces MacPhail. Andy MacPhail, son of Lee MacPhail, a former American League president and current president of the player relations committee, joined Houston after five seasons with the Chicago Cubs where he assisted in parks operation and player development programs. In 1977, MacPhail was the Cubs' assistant director of player development from 1977-80 before becoming the club's assistant director of scouting in 1981. In his new role, Wood, a member of the Houston organization since 1976, will continue to oversee the Astros' minor league system.